Clinical Social Worker, Suffolk County Jail Project (per diem)
Position Summary
The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) will serve as a member of the treatment team within a new, 45-bed men’s behavioral health unit operated by Boston Medical Center (BMC) located in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department’s (SCSD) Jail. This role will help ensure the smooth provision of behavioral health treatment to incarcerated persons. Treatment will include, intake assessments, individual counseling, and facilitation of group therapy. This role requires practicing non-judgmental patient centered care and cultural humility in order to care for an impacted patient population who is often marginalized within the healthcare and justice systems.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary care team supporting the patient’s goal in alignment with program philosophy, through collaboration with a broader team of physicians, case managers, and peers to assess and adjust treatment plans.
Provide evidence-based evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with substance use disorders and/or psychiatric illness through formats including assessment, individual therapy, and group therapy.
Provide crisis intervention as needed on unit including risk assessments and crisis planning.
Assist case managers with any clinical reentry needs including transitions of behavioral health care.
Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Participate in the teaching of students and other trainees as indicated.
Participate in departmental and organizational quality improvement programs and trainings.
Education
Requires Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Experience
Requires a Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).
Preference for individuals with experience in emergency psychiatric settings, inpatient behavioral health units, or individuals who have worked with justice-involved population.
Preference for therapist with experience in utilizing art, music, and creativity within a milieu setting.
Lived experience is valued.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse/interdisciplinary team.
Comprehensive knowledge of evidenced based behavioral health treatment and desire to grow knowledge base.
Strong understanding and familiarity with common diagnoses and levels of care across behavioral health and medical settings.
Skilled at engaging difficult to engage patients—build rapport, trust and utilizing de-escalation skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, inclusive of organizational skills, time management skills, critical thinking, and problem solving abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner with healthcare providers, patients and families, general public, staff members, external agencies, and other organizational leaders.
Ability to work independently and to make decisions based on established policies and procedures.
Proficient oral and written English communication skills.
Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural candidates preferred.
Intermediate Microsoft Office suite experience (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
Experience using an electronic health record preferred.
Company Information
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
Compensation
Compensation Range: $30.05- $43.75
Benefits
Boston Medical Center offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.